Mechanical Engineer

Bilfinger; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and maintenance provider in Reading seeks a Mechanical Engineer to manage design projects, ensuring compliance with specifications and developing relationships with clients and suppliers. The ideal candidate holds a Degree in Mechanical Engineering and has experience in regulated industries. Proficiency in AutoCAD is preferred, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Degree, HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Preferable experience from highly regulated industries.
• Eligibility to obtain SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and outsource Mechanical design and build project elements.
• Work alongside Design Engineers for fit-for-purpose designs.
• Peer review sub-contractor drawings against project specs.
• Raise and manage Technical Queries.
• Develop good relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Witness factory acceptance tests and project sign off.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Technical Writing

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

Role & Responsibilities

• Managing and outsourcing of Mechanical design and build project elements.
• Work alongside Design Engineers to ensure designs are fit for purpose and identify design solutions
• Peer review of sub-contractor produced drawings and documentation against project specification requirements.
• Raise and manage Technical Queries through to completion.
• Help develop and maintain a good working relationship with clients and suppliers, including the identification, assessment, and integration of new Mechanical sub-contractors.
• Witnessing factory acceptance tests and projects sign off.
• Supporting the scheduling and tasking information to the Lead Engineers and Project Managers to support project delivery
• On-site support to the Construction Team

Person Specification

• Minimum of a Degree, HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Preferable experience from highly regulated industries
• Must be eligible to obtain SC clearance as a minimum
• Strong, demonstrable understanding of all phases of a project life cycle
• Strong organisational capabilities
• Able to approach engineering challenges pragmatically and efficiently, working with electrical engineers to ensure the integrated design realises the operational requirements of the specification.
• Able to use 2D drawing package, preferably AutoCAD.
• Able to interpret detailed technical specifications.
• Understand and conversant in pertinent standards.
• Technical writing
• Preferably, with experience within an ISO 9001 environment.
• Good reporting and communication skills to informthe Engineering Leadership Team.
• If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.